Royal family recap: William and Sophie enjoy a cider, Charles wows royal fans, and more

Hello - and happy Friday! We've got a couple of exciting engagements coming up for the royals today. Prince William is teaming up with his aunt the Duchess of Edinburgh for a rare joint engagement at The Royal Cornwall show. 

The event is set to highlight the very best in Cornish heritage and tradition through agriculture, food and drink, entertainment and competition. William is Patron of The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association while Sophie is Patron of The Association of Agricultural Show Organisations (ASAO) and Vice President of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association.

Our Royal Correspondent Danielle Stacey says of the unusual double act: "While the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales are busy with their own patronages and charities day-to-day, Sophie and William have a lot of shared interests, including agriculture, conservation and sport. The Duchess is very close to the Princess of Wales so it's no surprise to see her teaming up with her nephew."

Elsewhere, Princess Anne is jetting off to Scotland (fresh from her visit to Barbados) in order to attend a special dinner at Trinity Hall and open the Caley Glasshouse in Saughton Park. 

Finally, King Charles, as Captain General, will make his first visit to the Royal Regiment of Artillery, meeting some of the personnel from the 21 regiments that form up the Royal Regiment. The King will hear about the heritage of the Royal Regiment before touring a series of equipment stands that showcase the breadth of the ‘Find and Strike’ capabilities with which the Royal Regiment is equipped.

Keep checking back for updates, live as they happen!

Could the Beckhams have woken up to better news? David Beckham is finally getting a knighthood in King Charles' birthday honours, it has been reported.  The former England captain, who queued for 12 hours to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II, has long had close ties to the royal family, from his friendship with Prince William and Prince Harry to his recent appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show in support of the King. 

© Getty Images

It seems Sir David may soon be more than just a national treasure, he might be an officially titled one. 

Read more about it here.

Prince William has praised Jose Luis Cesena Calderon, a reformed illegal fisherman in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, for becoming one of the "ocean’s greatest protectors." He appears in the third episode of Guardians, a wildlife docuseries he presents that highlights the work of conservation rangers across the globe. Inspired by Sir David Attenborough, William hopes to raise awareness and respect for those protecting nature. 

© Kensington Palace

Once a night diver using spearguns illegally, Cesena Calderon now works with the Citizen Observers Network (ROC), helping patrol the Bay of La Paz since 2009. His efforts have contributed to a major drop in illegal fishing boats - from 58 to around six.

King Abdullah II is currently on a working visit to Europe and, on Thursday night, he was unfortunately unable to attend the national football team's World Cup qualifier match against Oman at the stadium. Unlike his son, Crown Prince Hussein, and his daughter-in-law, Princess Rajwa, who were present at the match in Muscat, the King watched the game at the Jordanian embassy in London instead.

He has shared several photos from the evening on the royal family's official Flickr account.

A brand new episode of A Right Royal Podcast is out this morning, and we’re thrilled to share it with you!

This week, we got an exclusive preview of the Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection auction and spoke with none other than Jacques Azagury, one of Princess Diana's favourite designers.

© Tim Graham Photo Library via Get

We've also created a stunning video to accompany the episode, giving you a close-up look at part of the collection, so you can experience it from wherever you are.

The episode is also available on YouTube, and we truly hope you enjoy it. The countdown is on, don’t miss it!

Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and even Prince William are known Taylor Swift fans — and now it seems King Charles might be joining them. The monarch delighted royal watchers by sharing a recap video of his outing on Thursday, set to none other than Taylor Swift's London Boy. Naturally, his fans were overjoyed.

In the Instagram caption, the King wrote: "Hosted for the first time in Europe, The King has visited @SXSWLondon, a culture, technology and creativity festival in Shoreditch, East London. Originating in Austin, Texas, the festival aims to serve as a platform to showcase the future of the creative industries, supporting emerging artists and innovative projects. Before departing, His Majesty popped into Old Spitalfields Market to meet locals and speak to stallholders working the market’s ‘Antiques Thursday’."

Fans quickly took to the comments: "His grandkids love Taylor Swift, I guess so does His Majesty." Another added: "The handshaking in puddles, the Swifty music, and then Ryan from The OC popped up — this is the royal content I needed." 

"Gosh I love the King! What a magnificent man! The puddles, the handshakes. Please have a rest and a hot bath. His feet must have been soaked through," added another fan.

It's National Day in Sweden, and to mark the special occasion, the Royal House has shared a new photo of Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar ahead of their public festivities later today.

How grown up do they look? We'll be covering the big event, so make sure to tune in later today!

As you may already know, the Duke of Cornwall (Prince William) and the Duchess of Edinburgh will be making a joint appearance today for a very exciting royal engagement, and we thought we'd share some details ahead of time.

The duo will be attending the Royal Cornwall Show to celebrate Cornish heritage through agriculture, food, and entertainment. The show, which has been running for over 200 years, is organised by the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association and aims to promote agriculture and related industries.

Their Royal Highnesses will begin their visit at the Food and Farming Pavilion, which showcases local artisan producers. After that, they will carry out separate engagements.

© Getty

The Duke will:

Visit the Duchy of Cornwall hub to meet with local rural mental health charities.

Tour the Local Nature Partnership's education hub, which focuses on regenerative farming practices.

Present the Duke of Cornwall’s Award, recognising sustainable approaches to farming, forestry, and food production.

The Duchess will:

Visit two of her patronages: LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) and the Girl Guides.

Explore the livestock and countryside area.

Their visit will conclude with both signing the Royal Cornwall Show’s visitor book before departing.

As promised, we’re bringing you the most adorable royal moment from Swedish National Day!

In our sweetest royal gallery of the day, you'll see Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip with their four-month-old daughter Princess Ines as they officially opened the Royal Palace in Stockholm for the celebration.

Sofia wore the traditional blue and yellow national costume, with her baby girl matching in a charming miniature version of the dress.

Don’t miss it!

Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, recently visited Stockholm without their children, where they enjoyed a captivating performance by Grammy-winner John Legend. Find out what brought them to the Swedish capital.

© Getty

Prince William is currently en route to Cornwall to attend the Royal Cornwall Show alongside his aunt, the Duchess of Edinburgh. In the meantime, he has shared a preview of the latest episode of Guardians, which chronicles the remarkable journey of Captain José,  a former illegal fisherman who has become a key protector of the Sea of Cortez in the Gulf of California. 

Watch below:

As we head toward the weekend (nearly there!), the Royal Family's team is finalising His Majesty's diary for the coming week, and they've just announced a new engagement for the monarch, set to take place next Thursday.

The King, Royal Founding President of The King's Foundation, will attend the charity's annual Awards Ceremony at St James's Palace, marking the Foundation's 35th anniversary.

© Getty Images

The ceremony, which will be attended by around 200 guests, is an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of students, teachers, alumni, and partners who support the Foundation's work across sectors such as sustainability, traditional heritage skills, and environmental education.

A full list of the Royal Family's engagements will be available on our Substack this Sunday. Don't miss out — sign up here.

Prince William and the Duchess of Edinburgh have arrived in Cornwall, and the first photos are starting to appear through photo agencies. The duo were greeted by many well-wishers as they attended the Royal Cornwall Show at the Royal Cornwall Showground, even stopping to take selfies. It looks like a great start to the day, more pictures coming soon!

© Getty Images

As promised, here are all the photos from William and Sophie's outing in Cornwall - it looks like a great day out for both!

The wait is over! We've been teasing this all week, and now it's finally time. ENJOY!

How gorgeous did Princess Rajwa of Jordan look this week? Thursday was a huge day for Crown Prince Hussein and his wife, Rajwa, as they watched Jordan beat Oman 3-0 in the AFC World Cup Qualifiers in Muscat. 

This big win means Jordan will play in the World Cup for the first time ever. Princess Rajwa certainly looked thrilled as she cheered from the stands with her sister-in-law, Princess Iman.

She tucked her football jersey into stylish Victoria Beckham trousers and added a touch of sparkle thanks to beautiful jewellery from Bil Arabiya, known for its Arabic writing.

Here at HELLO!, we never get tired of schooling people in how Princess Anne is the unsung style hero of the royal family. Sure, Princess Kate and Princess Beatrice are undeianbly the most chic and fashion-forward (respectively), but there's just something about the thrifty Princess Royal's style.

Case in point, Anne's outing in Barbados this week. Shaking hands with dignitaries and local residents, Princess Anne's unexpected dress was an ideal choice, with our Fashion and Beauty News Editor, Laura Sutcliffe, sharing why the unusual print is perfect for a royal who writes her own rule book.

Hello! I'm Rebecca Lewis taking over for Kate, and I want to wish a Happy Friday to everyone, but especially the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh who have given us one of the best stories of the day!

William joined his aunt at the Royal Cornwall Showground where they took selfies with well-wishers and toured the different stalls, which included local delicacies and tipples including my favorite cider, Rattler!

© Getty Images

"I can see what today's going to be like," quipped William as the pair joked about their love for a drink or two.

See all the pictures, and the full conversation, here

Over on The Hello! Royal Club our Royal Editor, Emily Nash, has just posted her brilliant newsletter. 

This week Emily discloses what intrigued her most about William and Sophie’s engagement in Cornwall today, and makes the case for seeing more of the aunt-nephew duo out on the royal beat together.  

She also reveals which royal engagement was the highlight of her week. For any royal fan, it’s a must read.

Read Emily’s newsletter here.

Have Prince William and Prince Harry ever bid on any of their mother’s possessions?

In this week’s episode of A Right Royal Podcast, recorded at the Peninsula Hotel in London during an exclusive preview, hosts Andrea Caamano, Emmy Griffiths, and royal editor Emily Nash spoke to Martin Nolan, Executive Producer and co-creator of Julien’s Auctions, ahead of the Princess Diana Style And A Royal Collection auction. on June 26...

Click here to hear the full interview.

Will Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark be leaving their home in Washington DC?

Speaking to TV2, Joachim revealed that the family "have a desire to come home".

© Getty

His position in Washington D.C. will last for three years, with the possibility of extension.

Click here to find out more about the possible retuern to Denmark.

One interesting story this Friday evening: Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's ex Dara Huang has given a very rare glimpse into her mindset during their "difficult breakup" amid a period of changes in her life.

Dara is now a businesswoman who works with brands including Stuart Weitzman. 

© Instagram

Read more here

One of Princess Diana's favorite designers has revealed that the late royal pushed to make her dresses more risqué, but that he and her personal butler, Paul Burrell, convinced her not to.

Jacques Azagury joined HELLO!'s A Right Royal Podcast during a showcase at the Peninsula of Diana's outfits and accessories ahead of the auction Princess Diana's Elegance & A Royal Collection, which showcases Jacques' sketches of his 'famous five' dresses.

© Tim Graham Photo Library via Get

Click here to listen to our full interview.

That's all for me today, but don't forget to sign up to our HELLO! Mail newsletter for the latest celebrity and royal stories delivered to your inbox daily!